Saturday 20 March 2010

T-Mobile more adamant now as they confirm talks with Clearwire about a partnershipSource: PhoneArena.comIt wasn't too long ago when first rumors of T-Mobile looking towards Clearwire for a possible partnership came about...

... Read
Orange scores hat-trick at the Mobile News Awards 2010Source: IntoMobileOrange swept the board by winning three industry gongs at the prestigious Mobile News Awards 2010 this week. In the first win of the evening, it scooped the coveted Large Retailer of the year category. For the first time, the category was judged by ... Read
Nokia CEO mentions Qualcomm as a potential partner for future phonesSource: PhoneArena.comNokia's own CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo made some hints during an interview with Business Week about viewing Qualcomm as a potential partner in the future...

... Read
Apple working on its own social networking app for the iPhone?Source: PhoneArena.comDocuments published to the USPTO shed some light on Apple's potential workings on a social networking application for the iPhone called iGroups...Photos:

... Read
Vodafone gives you a chance to meet Black Eyed Peas!Source: IntoMobileIf you are Vodafone (NYSE: VOD) UK subscriber, you could potentially be in for quite some treat. Vodafone UK are currently running a competition based around their music proposition, to meet the Black Eyed Peas. The ‘Peas have just released the... Read
The Engadget Show live with Nicholas Negroponte, PlayStation Move, and Joystiq's Chris GrantSource: Engadget Mobile
Keep your eyes tuned to this post -- because at 5:00 PM ET, we'll be starting The Engadget Show live, with Nicholas Negroponte of the MIT Media Lab and OLPC Project, Dr. Richard Marks showing off Sony's PlayStation Move, commentary from Joystiq edit... Read
Nokia X6: Software Hands-onSource: IntoMobileSo, having had some time with the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) X6 hardware, I thought it only fair to check out the software on board the flagship music device from Nokia – now, before you run off screaming, we are talking Series60, but the touch variant.... Read
Nokia X6: Hardware Hands-onSource: IntoMobileReasonably recently, I got a bit of hands-on time with the Nokia X6 – the first device from Nokia (NYSE: NOK) with a capacitive (yay!) touchscreen, and also the ‘leader of the pack’ when it comes to their ‘comes with musicR... Read
National Trust iPhone app now availableSource: IntoMobileThe National Trust has launched a free iPhone app to help you find your nearest place to visit, wherever you are in the country. With hundreds of properties and many of the UK’s favourite coast and countryside locations in our care, the app gives y... Read
Silverlight beta comes to S60 5th EditionSource: Engadget Mobile
Microsoft naturally spent the overwhelming majority of its breath chatting up Windows Phone 7 Series at MIX10 earlier this week, but buried beneath the fanfare was a little morsel for a distinctly different platform. That's right, Symbian fans, you'... Read
O2 is helping large corporates adapt to an ever-changing worldSource: IntoMobileSo here’s a different one – O2 (NYSE: TEF), the popular UK operator, has been doing some research, and speaking to some of the companies it serves on its network. The result of all of this is a report that consists of the output of interv... Read
Electric Pocket’s BugMe! Brings Sticky Notes to the iPhone – Even on the Home ScreenSource: IntoMobileElectric Pocket have kindly told us they are introducing BugMe!, the popular note-taker and reminder application, to iPhone users. For well over a decade, PDA and smartphone users have been using the App to create notes and set reminder alarms to kee... Read
BlackBerry Pearl 9100 pictured with SureType and 3G connectivitySource: PhoneArena.comThe so far unreleased and  unannounced BlackBerry Pearl 9100 has decided to show off for some snapshots, boasting about the SureType keyboard, BlackBerry OS 5.0 and 3G connectivity...Photos:

... Read
Copy & paste expected to be offered after the launch of Windows Phone 7 SeriesSource: PhoneArena.comAlthough we won't see the copy & paste feature from the start during the launch of Windows Phone 7 Series, it's expected to come along in an update...

... Read
Samsung Diva – Samsung S7070 on O2 DealsSource: PhonesLimitedThe new Samsung S7070 has now landed on the O2 network, ater launching on both Vodafone and Orange this latest Samsung Diva phone can now be connected to a range of pay monthly contract deals on O2 from free.
The Samsung S7070 is soon to be joined by... Read
Superbus Designed By Students Make Public Transportation Look CoolSource: Ubergizmo
It’s not often you hear something dubbed “super” and find out that it’s also an eco-oriented product, but that’s just what the Superbus is. The students at UT Delft in the Netherlands have come up with a prototype Super... Read
Samsung Tablet To Sport Android And 4G Connectivity?Source: Ubergizmo
This is still unconfirmed at the moment, but word is going around that the recently mentioned Samsung tablet might be powered by Google’s Android OS instead of some edition of Microsoft’s Windows 7. To make the deal even juicier, apparen... Read
Bing App For iPhone UpdatedSource: Ubergizmo
It looks like while the Bing app has been pulled from international App Stores, and updated version of the Bing app has been released on the US App Store. Aside from a number of stability fixes and usability tweaks, the app also features some rather... Read
XGPS300 GPS Navigation Cradle For Your iPod Touch Is Now ShippingSource: Ubergizmo
The Dual Electronics XGPS300 GPS Cradle for the iPod touch was announced a few months back, and it has taken a while, but the device has finally started to ship directly from Apple. It’s currently going for $199.95, and will come with the obvi... Read
Self-sustaining Blimp Is Solar PoweredSource: Ubergizmo
While it doesn’t look like we’ll have one of these in our backyard anytime soon, this solar-powered blimp is still something worth dreaming about. This is really a high-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance platform dubbed the Integra... Read
Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 UnboxedSource: Ubergizmo
Sony Xperia’s X10 might be just around the corner, but that doesn’t make any unboxing event of the phone less exciting. Now a video of Sony Ericsson’s upcoming flagship phone being unboxed has surfaced online. The phone is still po... Read
Sling headed to an Android phone near you this summerSource: PhoneArena.comTaking your favorite television shows on the road will soon become a permanent reality for Android owners out there this summer that own a Slingbox...

... Read
Sprint to release Android 2.1 update for Hero and Moment 'over the coming weeks'Source: Engadget MobileIf you recall, about a month ago Sprint tweeted that it was working on delivering Android 2.1 upgrade for its HTC Hero and Samsung Moment in early Q2 this year. An optimistic guess would be April, right? Funnily enough, Techie Buzz has heard that two... Read
Adobe Flash 10.1 Teased On Google's Nexus OneSource: Ubergizmo
We still need to wait for some time before we’ll be able to get Adobe’s Flash 10.1 on Android 2.x devices, but that doesn’t stop videos of folks who have managed to get Adobe’s Flash 10.1 running on Google’s Nexus One f... Read
Printable Nano RFID Tags To Ease Our LivesSource: Ubergizmo
Nobody likes queuing at the supermarket waiting for the cashier to scan the barcode on your purchases one by one. Considering that RFID is getting more and more accessible, hopefully we’ll see RFID freely available on every item in the stores,... Read
Voxativ Ampeggio To Pamper Your EarsSource: Ubergizmo
Do you think that your ears deserve a little pampering? Well, Voxativ, a Berlin speaker manufacturer has partnered with German piano manufacturer, Schimmel Pianos, to come up with its latest full-range speakers, dubbed Ampeggio. The speakers combine... Read
SanDisk Hints That BIG Is ComingSource: Ubergizmo
If you’ve taken a peek at SanDisk’s homepage today, you’ll have noticed a rather obvious notice on the site stating that something BIG is coming. While we’re not entirely sure what the company has in store for us, but conside... Read
Sprint mocks  AT&T, offers 4G network to iPhone usersSource: PhoneArena.comIn a TV commercial, Sprint says that the iPhone is cool, but Sprint's Overdrive will allow the handset to run as much as 10 times faster than when on AT&T's 3G service...

... Read
Taking the Windows Phone 7 Series emulator for a test drive (video)Source: Engadget Mobile
If you've been following the news about Microsoft's reinvention of its mobile presence, Windows Phone 7 Series, chances are you heard about how the company's developer-friendly emulator was... modified slightly by Dan Ardelean to expose a series of ... Read
RIM Scheduled Maintenance For North American BlackBerry UsersSource: Ubergizmo
RIM has been busy sending out scheduled maintenance notifications to admins and carriers as the folks behind the ever popular BlackBerry are preparing to roll out BIS 3.0 to North American users. While you can expect there to be a bit of turbulence,... Read
Cubely 3D PrinterSource: Ubergizmo
The Cubely in an interesting 3D printer that uses 80/20 girders for its chassis, and if you’ve been thinking of a 3D printer, the Cubely can be used to directly manufacture or can be used to create the precursors to large volume traditional ma... Read
HP Flexible Display Shown On VideoSource: Ubergizmo
With the world being obsessed with super slim gadgets, it’s going to be great news to many folks to see that HP is able to show a flexible display on video. While the display itself is flexible, the company isn’t looking to create rollab... Read
Sony Ericsson Preparing New Touchscreen Walkman Phone?Source: Ubergizmo
While Sony Ericsson seems to have placed a lot of focus on Android-powered phones recently, it seems that the company has not forgotten its popular Walkman series. Word is going around that Sony Ericsson is planning to come up with a new touch-enabl... Read
GameBone iPhone Gamepad AccessorySource: Ubergizmo
If you think that your iPhone needs a little something extra in order to challenge Sony’s PSP, or Nintendo’s DS, the Gamebone gamepad accessory for the iPhone might be just the thing. It does seem to turn your iPhone to something resembl... Read
Artificial Smile Camera Gives You A SmileSource: Ubergizmo
Not everybody wants to smile at the camera, but if you’re the type of person who likes to capture a smile on a person’s face, then the Artificial Smile camera is what you’re looking for. Designed by two designers from the Universit... Read
Hublot Liberty Bullet Pocket WatchSource: Ubergizmo
If you think your timepiece doesn’t make you look manly enough, the Hublot bullet pocket watch might be just what you’ve been looking for. While we’re not trying to indirectly encourage you to go on a rampage in your neighborhood, ... Read
Sprint's Overdrive Ad Makes Fun Of AT&TSource: Ubergizmo
Sprint’s Overdrive probably isn’t what you think of when you hear the term “iPhone 4G”, but check out the video (in the full post), and you’ll see what we mean. It seems that Verizon Wireless isn’t the only carrie... Read
Solar City Tower Uses An Urban Waterfall To Generate EnergySource: Ubergizmo
The Solar City Tower designed by RAFAA with the 2016 Olympic Games in mind is certainly breathtaking. During the day, it uses large solar panels to gather solar energy, and during the night, it uses a waterfall to generate the energy needed. The ide... Read
Unconfirmed: Screenshots Of A User Getting A Pre-release Update Of OS X 10.6.3Source: Ubergizmo
This still is far from confirmed, but screenshots of a user supposedly getting a 10.6.3. pre-release OS X update are busy making rounds on the Internet. Apparently, after the update was completed, the build was updated to version 10D572. Do you thin... Read
Motorola Backflip PreviewSource: PhonesLimitedThe Motorola Backflip incorporates many useful features that are required in a modern day mobile phone. Elements such as a QWERTY keyboard and a touch screen are incorporated into this latest Motorola phone, however it also adds social media integrat... Read
Google Street View captures secret SAS baseSource: T3.comGoogle Street View has been criticised for revealing the loacation of the SAS's secret headquarters, which has previously been left off all maps for security reasons.

Using the service, the entrance to the base can be identified, and a full 360-degr... Read
O2 Samsung Genio Slide DealsSource: PhonesLimitedThe latest addition to the popular Samsung Genio range has now landed on O2 deals, the Samsung Genio Slide is the most advanced of the models available in the Genio Series and was originally launched as a Vodafone network exclusive handset, this limi... Read
Batman: Arkham Asylum tops Baftas' Game awardsSource: T3.com
Batman: Arkham Asylum won the best game award at the Bafta Video Game awards ceremony last night.

Developed by Rocksteady studios,  the game claimed the top prize in a year which saw Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 become the biggest product launch ... Read
Dual Electronics iPod touch GPS dock ships at long lastSource: Engadget Mobile
It took a little longer than expected, but the first major docking solution to transform ones iPod touch into a full fledged navigating machine is now shipping directly from Apple. Dual Electronics' XGPS300 was originally announced way back in Novem... Read
Weekend comic: The Future is the past with iPadSource: IntoMobileThe Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iPad may be a game changer… or not. It promises to revolutionize the way we play Scrabble, but is it worth it?
“One iPad – $500. Four iPod Touchs – $1200. Spending $1700 on a $10 game. What a bunch of ja... Read
Sony PS3 SlimSource: RegisterHardwareLeaner looks and price too
Review The PS3 Slim sees Sony hoping to invigorate sales of the Playstation 3 with a lighter and much less expensive model. No doubt the company views this as a chance to redeem the brand before it starts to look like a fat... Read
Samsung Extreme (SPH-W9705) is a rugged clamshell for South KoreaSource: IntoMobileSamsung is out with yet another South Korea-only device called Anycall Extreme (SPH-W9705). As you can guess from its name, it’s a sporty-lookin’ rugged device made from reinforced plastic that helps saving it from accidental damages. Mor... Read
Yowzaa!! now in version 2.2; Adds support for Austin, TexasSource: IntoMobileYowza!! — the free location-based mobile coupon application/service that comes from actor Greg Grunberg whom you may know as Heroes’ mind reader Matt Parkman — is adding Austin, Texas to the list of supported cities. Among the local... Read
Berg Insight: Shipments of GPS-enabled handsets increased 92% in 2009Source: IntoMobileGlobal shipments of GPS-enabled handsets increased 92% in 2009 to 150 million units, according to a new research report by Berg Insight. Growing at CAGR of 38.7%, shipments are forecasted to reach 770 million units in 2014.
Adoption of GPS technology... Read
AdMob unveils Developer Day agendaSource: IntoMobileAdMob has unveiled agenda for its upcoming Developer Day, which takes place in San Mateo on March 25th (and which we’ve already announced at IntoMobile). Here’s what they’ll talk about starting at 1pm:Implementing AdMob iPhone and A... Read
LG announces 3rd annual “Design the Future” competition with more than $80,000 in prizesSource: IntoMobileLG Mobile Phones is partnering with crowdSPRING (online marketplace for creative services) and Autodesk to hold a competition to “define the future of mobile communication.” The goal is to design the “next revolutionary LG mobile ph... Read
This week in Verizon’s app recommendations – returning to AndroidSource: IntoMobileAfter two weeks, Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is returning to “pure” Android app recommendations. I don’t see some specific theme for this week’s app selection, as there are apps from multiple categories. Without further ado, here’... Read
ActiveTrak to unveil GadgetTrak Mobile Security, anti-theft software for Android at CTIASource: IntoMobileActiveTrak, the company that makes advanced theft recovery software for consumer and business devices, will be unveiling its new GadgetTrak Mobile Security software for Android at the upcoming CTIA Wireless 2010 in Las Vegas.
Touted to provide the &#... Read
Fring for Android updated with brand new look, dialer and moreSource: IntoMobileFring, the popular VoIP and multi-network IM client, has updated its Android client. The new version of the application comes with a revamped user interface, featuring updated buddy list that effectively makes your contacts more accessible. Your frie... Read
Sprint to employees: No Android 2.1 in March, check again in AprilSource: PhoneArena.comSprint has sent out a memo to employees telling them how to keep customers spirits up considering there is a delay of the 2.1 upgrade for the Hero and Moment...

... Read
How would you change HTC's Sense?Source: Engadget Mobile
Microsoft's not going to allow HTC to cover Windows Phone 7 Series with its Sense UI overlay (which is going to be an interesting thing to watch in and of itself), but there's no question that the homegrown user interface has made a-many Windows Mob... Read
FCC FridaysSource: Engadget Mobile
We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend  way   too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or   directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we   couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goe... Read
AT&T's Global Messaging 50 Package is a low cost international texting solutionSource: PhoneArena.comNo longer will you have to suffer with an over-bloated bill at the end of the month thanks to AT&T's just announced Global Messaging 50 Package...

... Read
MOSeco ES905 chargerSource: Ubergizmo
With the amount of gear that most of us carry around these days, it is no surprise that various chargers tend to bulk up our luggage as well. The MOSeco ES905 charger aims to make life slightly easier on you, featuring built-in batteries that can be... Read
Magellan eXplorist GC geocaching deviceSource: Ubergizmo
The Magellan eXplorist GC is yet another geocaching device which will hit the market pretty soon, and it will also come in an extremely bright color for obvious reasons - how many people actually go geocaching in the pitch black darkness of then igh... Read
Nokia E72 now comes in purpleSource: Ubergizmo
Nokia's E72 business messaging phone is one sleek handset which is definitely fun and easy to use, but up till now it only came in business optimized colors of black, silver and topaz brown. Good thing that the folks at Nokia decided to jazz things ... Read
Twist Alarm ClockSource: Ubergizmo
Most of us aren't exactly very alert the moment we get rudely jolted from our sleep, and the Twist Alarm Clock capitalizes on this to help you get up and out of bed sooner than you like. After all, it requires you to solve simple math problems befor... Read
MTK MTK6516 phone gets dual coreSource: Ubergizmo
The MTK MTK6516 phone might resemble some of the good stuff that HTC has come up with in recent times, but this model goes one up since it has dual core functionality, working in a Windows Mobile environment. As mentioned, the main draw would be its... Read
HTC  offers Sense 2.5 UI update to Diamond2 and Touch Pro2Source: Ubergizmo
If you are rocking to either the HTC Diamond2 or HTC Touch Pro2 handsets, then you will be pleased to know that HTC is offering a ROM upgrade for both devices which will throw in the latest Sense 2.5 UI which is currently available on the HTC HD2 an... Read
Garmin Edge 500 gets new colorsSource: Ubergizmo
The Garmin Edge 500 won't be as bland as before, as it will now come in a couple more colors known as argyle Edge 500 and neutral Edge 500, where both of them will roll out officially this coming mid-May at the Tour of California. This device was re... Read
Chirita Louis XVI computer oozes with classSource: Ubergizmo
Chirita commemorates its 10th anniversary with the Louis XVI computer - a steampunk retro computer which is fit for royalty. Meant to blend in the elegance of a majestic living room or office, this computer is made out of brass, bronze, alabaster, m... Read
Vosonic GV6330 Night Vision Car CamcorderSource: Ubergizmo
Are you a sucker for vital invormation? The Vosonic GV6330 Night Vision Car Camcorder ought to do the trick if you drive around every day - after all, it is touted to offer airplane black box functionality through a simple plug and play mechanism. A... Read
Mozilla to fix unpatched flaw in browser before AprilSource: Ubergizmo
Mozilla knows that they have an unpatched flaw in their browser, and has promised to address the issue before the month is over. This flaw was recently discovered by security researcher Evgeny Legerov, where one is able to create a means to inject h... Read
Tendril Vision energy management deviceSource: Ubergizmo
Tendril is yet another company to roll out a Vision device which will watch out for your energy consumption, hoping that having a look at your energy usage pattern alongside real time usage and pricing information will help you to shift to better ha... Read
ShadePlex sun shade textileSource: Ubergizmo
ShadePlex has come up with this sun shade textile which is capable of framing up flexible solar panels, offering relevant support as a sunshade or to basically cover objects with solar panels in order to generate juice when required later on. These ... Read
Sky 3D ready to launchSource: Ubergizmo
Sky is more than ready to roll out its 3D service which will happen this coming April 3rd, starting off with the Manchester United versus Chelsea match. It isn't really in full 3D though, but just 2D surfaces presented at different depths. After thi... Read
Microsoft gets official on Windows Phone 7 cut-and-paste and unlocked emulator goodiesSource: IntoMobileThere’s a lot of chatter going on right now about whether or not cut-and-paste and true multi-tasking will ever make it into Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT)’s Windows Phone 7 Series platform. Well, today Microsoft themselves are getting a little m... Read
FCC to auction more wireless spectrumSource: IntoMobileThe major carriers should get their money ready because the Federal Communications Commission is going to start the process to auction more 700-MHz spectrum.
The governmental agency is looking to move the D block segment, which was also up for auctio... Read
Palm's Survival Questioned as Shares TumbleSource: MobilediaPalm posted its eleventh consecutive quarterly loss and sent shares plunging more than 25 percent, highlighting the difficult time the embattled handset maker has had trying to win over consumers in a market dominated by iPhones and BlackBerrys.
... Read